Design
Thrusting potential of the Leeds Castle Sword, type XVIIIc
no problem at all thrusting through cloth armor
Katzbalger Sword and Dagger
The distinct sword of the famous Landesknecht soldiers is called a Katzbalger. Today we look at the Arms & Armor ...
A&A English Longsword
This mid 15th C style of sword has a unique hilt form. It is seen in surviving pieces and depictions in art and is mo...
The Iberian Mace
The Arms and Armor Iberian Mace is a great example of a 13th century impact weapon. Based on several examples from th...
Early Finger Rings on Guards, Why?
As part of our exploration of the development of European swords, this week we address the history of finger rings on...
Elector of Saxony Dagger
Elector of Saxony Dagger is one of our most popular parrying daggers. It is an iconic style of dagger that can be see...
Edge Geometry on Medieval Swords.
A swords edge is the whole point of its being. Sorry, we couldn't resist the pun, and it's the truth. The entire desi...
Virtual presentations for events
One of the most exciting things about working at Arms and Armor is the opportunity to connect with other people who a...